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YA57 NEY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

265,448 mi
Last recorded265,448 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 265,448 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box is slightly deteriorated/has minor exhaust leak,but not excessive.

middle exhaust system is slightly deteriorated,but not excessive.

n/s/f coil spring + both rear coil springs has slight corrosion,but not excessive.

water reservoir tank has small crack on it.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 255,327 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 255,327 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 248,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 235,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/shoulder of tread (205/50zr17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear pipe heat shield adrift from securing clips

exhaust system corroded (centre silencer corroded/rear silencer outer skin corroded and split)

lower engine bay cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

upper engine bay cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2019 235,388 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/shoulder of tread (205/50zr17) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear pipe heat shield adrift from securing clips

exhaust system corroded (centre silencer corroded/rear silencer outer skin corroded and split)

lower engine bay cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

upper engine bay cover fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2018 216,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (centre screen) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2017 197,527 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 197,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,614 miles

Rear silencer deterioated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 176,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer deterioated

Pass 1 Aug 2015 150,450 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 150,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front tracking is needed due to front tyre wear uneven.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,598 miles

both front tyres has slight edge wear.

front tracking is needed due to front tyre wear.

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

rear exhaust outer back box outer cover is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 89,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,777 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YA57 NEY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA57 NEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA57 NEY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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